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Believe in Balance Podcast

David Dansereau

Audio education on all things health and balance from the Substack for physical therapist David Dansereau"s Free and Premium Achieve Balance Newsletter, Course & Coaching Community (intended to enhance learning on the go!) achievebalance.substack.com

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16:12

Is it your shoes that are making you fall?

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Thank you for tuning in! This week I wanted to give thanks to all that subscribed and helped me with a successful launch of my Believe in Balance Course here on Substack. It enables me to give back to community programs I support including Homes for Our Troops and StrokeOT. Learn more in this video episode plus my PT perspectives from the clinic and community on footwear and falls, recent falls and balance research, along with what’s next for the Believe in Balance Course!If you missed it: Balance

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53:46

Announcement: Believe in Balance Course

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Thanks for reading and supporting Achieve Balance! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and upgrade to a paid subscription when it opens to support my work if you can. Your support enables me to offer my paid courses as scholarships and group presentations to those in need.Did you Miss the Believe in Balance Workshop?No worries, here’s your chance to jump back in and watch the course overview from this replay of the original workshop and beta group that recently finished the course!This free

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14:55

The New Horizon: The AgeTech Specialist

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/03/07

Trusted Partners in AgeTechWhile older adults are adopting technology at increasing rates, several significant barriers still prevent widespread adoption. My most recent video helps explain how I use my smart ‘tech-ready’ checklist to help my aging clients and their family members solve both the critical trust and tech readiness care gaps to aging in place.If you missed my last podcast episode 18 I covered the key differences between a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and an Age Tech

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12:02

Let’s Talk Aging Well in the Home

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/02/12

Welcome back to Ep 18 of the Believe in Balance Podcast!I’m your host David Dansereau a physical therapist as well as both a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and a Certified Age Tech Specialist. Today, I’m diving into these specialties because with the different titles it can be confusing. After the last episode when I discussed Digital Frontiers in AgeTech, I was asked by someone at the event curious about my titles what an ‘AgeTech’ specialist does. There are indeed many similarities and it

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19:15

Digital Frontiers in AgeTech and Frailty

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Believe in Balance Podcast Episode 17Host: David Dansereau, MSPT, CAPSLast week I had the opportunity to attend Digital Frontiers in Frailty: Opportunities for Early Detection and Clinical Action, a hybrid full day workshop hosted by the Massachusetts AI & Technology Center (MassAITC) that brought together clinicians, engineers, researchers, and innovators to reimagine how we detect, monitor, and ultimately acton frailty in aging adults. The following episode and companion article linked below in

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21:45

Do GLP-1s Now Have a New Quarterback and 'Chief...

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/01/12

If you missed my last episode on The GLP Gold Rush listen to Episode 15 as it will give more context to this follow-up and latest episode on the state of GLP use.Here’s the press release announcement from eMed welcoming Brady as Chief Wellness Officer.I’ll let you know if they get back to me for an interview to help us understand why they are different and why we should all dive in with the GOAT on GLPs.Don’t hold your breath on my update on if Tom will join us, but if you don’t ask the answer is

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13:46

The GLP Gold Rush is Here (Now in Pill Form!)

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2026/01/06

As the New Year kicks off, so do weight loss resolutions—and right on cue, a new wave of GLP-1 medications has arrived, this time in pill form. Marketed as more convenient, more accessible, and easier than ever, these drugs are poised to open the floodgates for mass adoption. But behind the headlines is a familiar story: a high-stakes race for market share, billions in projected profits, and a pharmaceutical industry perfectly timed to capitalize on our collective desire for a fresh start. In

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22:01

Protein, Muscle Mass, Balanced Fitness and...

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/10/24

The research on aging well and utilizing a balanced strength training program to offset sarcopenia (big word for-AGE ADJUSTED LOSS OF LEAN MUSCLE MASS) in our aging population is not new. In fact, the science behind staying strong into our 80s and beyond has been well documented for many years. One this episode: To highlight this fact, I’m going to jump into my ‘PT way back time machine’ to highlight a report on the science I presented while researching sarcopenia and the elderly back in my PT

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9:52

Build Better Balance

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/10/15

This podcast references an article I wrote many years ago for Stroke Smart Magazine’s Mobility Column. I feel it is appropriate today to share and build on the resources from the recent pre-launch of my new balance course, Believe in Balance.Thanks for reading and listening to the Achieve Balance podcast! This post and podcast episode is public so feel free to share it.Balance, a task we mastered early in life seems simple enough, but as we age or encounter a neurological insult like a stroke or

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40:42

Q&A: Your Believe in Balance Workshop Questions Answered

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Here’s the links mentioned during the Q and A session:Register for the Believe in Balance Workshop replay: https://smartmovespt.com/balanceTake the Workshop Survey to get access to the guidebook and app This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit achievebalance.substack.com

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1:35

Thank you! Great turnout for today's balance...

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Here’s the video for the free trial offer for my preferred app to access my Believe in Balance Program.Here’s how it works:* Complete the Workshop Survey* Accept the Free 7 Day Trial Offer* Access the complete Believe in Balance Exercise and Conditioning Program through my preferred client app free for one week. * No payment or appointment required. Pay $47/year thereafter if you decide it is working for you! * Allow 48 hours for App access- I had lots of interest!* I will email you or text you in

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13:46

Shutting Down or Building?

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/10/01

If you are not building you are breaking down. Or perhaps shutting down in the case of our government (most likely) today:(But that’s not stopping us, we aren’t shutting down today. In fact we are talking about it on this podcast episode how we are going live in a few hours with our balance workshop.We are still going live in a few hours with our first Believe in Balance Workshop!Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! This post is public so feel free to share it.Here’s Why:Falls are NOT a normal part

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11:28

Believe in Balance Fall Prevention Pathway by...

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.On this episode I’ll provide and overview of my new Believe in Balance Fall Prevention Course and Conditioning Pathway and Free Launch Webinar October 1stPurposeTo implement an evidence-based, standardized fall prevention pathway that reduces falls, improves patient outcomes, and supports quality reporting across care settings and to empower patients with the knowledge and tools to restore faith in their

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5:04

HealthCare in Rhode Island Is Broken:(

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! This post is public so feel free to share it.(Tip: Sorry in advance for the slight delay at start of this video-trying to record straight from Substack to video NEVER works on a Mac, don’t try it!)Take 2- The Office Check-inWasn’t sure where to post this video (either at Know Stroke or here on Achieve Balance) since the subject within crosses both themes and content areas I am writing about on Substack.How are we to Achieve Balance when the ‘health care’ systems

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9:46

Trump Reinstates Presidential Fitness Test

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Thanks for all the feedback I received on last episode on using medical alert systems or personal emergency response systems (PERS) in your home. Also had a few great comments that came in from ‘Ask The PT’, the episode I did on what I have in my home PT treatment bag and bring to clients homes. I heard this helped a few listeners select home fitness equipment. Thank you! Please keep the feedback coming!In this episode, I hope to make you laugh a bit-we all need it right now!On this episode:I’m

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4:56

Medical Alert Systems

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Here’s a fast start guide to help seniors and loved ones evaluate and purchase the best medical alert systems for home safety and fall prevention. I’ll be diving deeper into this topic for a new module in my Believe in Balance course. Below is a summary of some of my early research with quick tips to consider when evaluating medical alert systems. Top independently reviewed devices are included with links to learn more and order. Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! Subscribe for free to receive new

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8:45

Bright Minds Kids' Stroke Awareness

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Believe in Balance Podcast Episode 10Bright Minds: A Campaign to Empower the Next Generation Against StrokeIn 2006, I experienced a life-altering stroke. As a father, nutritionist, and physical therapist, I faced both personal and professional crossroads. What challenged me most in the aftermath wasn’t just my own recovery—it was trying to explain what had happened to me in a non threatening way to my young children who were all under 8 years old at the time of my stroke. I quickly discovered that

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14:04

Using Technology to Bridge the Gaps in Stroke...

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Measuring Outcomes with Tech-Enabled Solutions to Overcome the 'Slinky Effect'The "Slinky Effect," as I described in my last Linkedin article and on my Know Stroke blog, refers to the inconsistent and often regressive nature of stroke recovery, where patients experience periods of progress followed by setbacks often caused by lack of services especially in the later phases of longitudinal care planning

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11:32

How the USDA's $1Billion Federal Food Cuts Will...

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Believe in Balance Podcast Episode 9By David Dansereau,MSPT Nutritionist, and Volunteer School Health EducatorIn a deeply concerning move last month and policy shift away from ‘Making America Healthy Again', the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is cutting $1 billion in funding from two key programs that support schools and food banks in purchasing fresh food from local farms.These programs are the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance

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15:13

The Battle For PT Anywhere Has Evolved

Believe in Balance Podcast ·

2025/04/11

Episode 8Be careful if you received a recent direct mailer for Hinge Health for virtual physical therapy. I’ll break this down in this episode of Believe in Balance.Check out the fine print and read many patient stories in the social forums to be sure free, really means free or just no copay. Even if you just want that “free massage gun”.Read my article on Linkedin referenced in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/battle-pt-anywhere-david-dansereauChime in! This is a public episode. If you

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